Perfect weather for a trip out today,after yesterdays storms, so we went to Caldarola to see the Caravaggios and others at Le Stanze del Cardinale in the main square ( ends 12th Nov) and then on up to Castello Pallotta an ancient fortified castle
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This is probably a question for Gala. My friend has started her road trip of Italy, to finally arrive in Marche in 8weeks time, and will be using internet cafes to keep in touch . She arrives in Lucca tomorrow, will she find one there?.
Sat, 09/12/2009 - 04:41
We have friends who are house hunting here and have come across an interesting site of a company called Country Sunsets who are based in Termoli, has anyone come across them or had any experience of dealing with them?.thanksA
Mon, 09/07/2009 - 04:20
Writing again in praise of the healthcare I have received in Marche.
Tue, 08/25/2009 - 03:15
Yet another incentive from those great people at Osteria del Lago at San Ruffino.They have opened a small English library, novels non fiction and some reference books.The idea is that the novels can be swapped or that you can add to their numbers
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 08:49
I feel this might be a question that comes under Caroles expertise, but just assuming I am a pensioner soon, what would be the advantages , disadavantages of having it paid here or in the UK?. I am being given the option, interesting that the post
Mon, 08/03/2009 - 15:13
I am having a problem getting the right perscription for glasses here in Marche and wonder if anyone has any experience or advice to give.The route as usual is via the GP and then on to see the specialist at the hospital and then the optician to m
Thu, 07/30/2009 - 06:25
The weather seems set fine for our fundraising BBQ on the 15th of July, this is our fourth attempt and thanks to all who have born with us and the weather!.The event is hosted by our friends Sarah and Mark at their home Villa Conti, between Amando
Sun, 07/12/2009 - 09:05
One of the main topics at the G8 summit held in L'Aquila this week will be the environment and climate change and a drive to reduce carbon emissions. Mr B might be well advised to look closer to home on this subject.
Thu, 07/09/2009 - 04:03
The weather forecast for Sunday the 21st the day of our much planned BBQ, is looking iffy, we will be reviewing the forecast tomorrow at 6pm and will then make a decision as to whether we cancel it until the following Sunday the 28th June.So finge
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 09:34
Comments posted
Depends on if you are a basic cleaner , or someone that managers the property for a client.....I KNOW rather than guess that Penny has got the hourly rate just about right. It is also dependant on the level of service required by the client.....eg bottom sheets ironed. And on a another level that you can be called on as the key-holder to any emergency (and these do happen!).
Generous, but very wasteful of energy resources, maybe people elswhere need to be mindful before they switch on, and educated on the fact that these things are not infinate. A very dispiriting article in the Guardian today on the world food crisis, especially with regard to climate change, and the failure of crops. Dont know what it would take for people to wake up to the fact that the future of their children and granchildren is at  risk.
Thats interesting Fillide, I hope ENEL dont spot the fact I have the builders in and there is some drilling going on...no trips so far.But better use the hair dryer before they arrive!.
We run the house and the apartment on 3kw....has only tripped once in 6 years when 3 guests were using hairdryers at the same time!. Always hob gas kettle, but we have an English toaster and washing machine.I guess we live rather simply without the need or the want for too many appliances. Alans warning re unplugging the computer when there is a storm is well founded. Had a lightning strike in the house which blew up the printer and as I was standing next to it at the time taught me a lesson about unplugging as well as logging out.Â
Thank you for reminding me Badger...only 15mins from us and I have always been meaning to visit.....we will be ok as long as I dont come home with a goat....have always wanted a goat......!
Thanks Badger, will bear that in mind...
Thanks again great support from the forum. Sebastiano, wise advice, that had been on my mind too.
Thanks both. She has been to the carabinieri but has not gone so far as to making a denuncia yet....a horrid situation to be in.
Get a good commercialista...one that has other ex-pat clients and is used to dealing with their needs.
Interesting...today we had a visit from ½ûÂþÌìÌà neighbours who live in a flat above the local supermarket. They have 4 houses to sell, two in the village and two in the countryside.....inherited from family, they are by no means wealthy, I would guess the opposite.